Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju, the lawyers who were at the forefront of the fight against the draconian Section 377 came out as a couple, just last night.
In an interview with CNN, the two lawyers admitted that the historic verdict that decriminalised homosexuality was not just a huge win for India but also a personal victory for them.
This was a great news for the entire country and the couple received immense love and support from people on Twitter.
Hurrah for the utterly awesome @MenakaGuruswamy and @arundhatikatju! 💕💕https://t.co/pBeUGIJ0e7
— Kavita Krishnan (@kavita_krishnan) July 19, 2019
Someone make a movie on them already!!
— priyankathirumurthy (@priyankathiru) July 20, 2019
Lawyers who spearheaded fight against Section 377 in SC open up as a couple ❤️🌈 @MenakaGuruswamy @arundhatikatju https://t.co/AhpQJzpdZz
For us younger people and the generations that will follow these two brilliant women— IDOLS— have set such an excellent example of love and courage! #morepower https://t.co/le1JPI3oSo
— Gurmehar Kaur (@mehartweets) July 20, 2019
You women rock! #equality #LGBTQ https://t.co/q50GdlloaQ
— Gurshan (@gurshaniyat) July 20, 2019
When you are in love you go to war even against draconian laws in a conservative country.
— Soumyadipta Roy 🇮🇳 (@soumodiptoroyy) July 19, 2019
Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju had spearheaded the legal challenge to strike down Section 377 of IPC. pic.twitter.com/0DDGr5lXRB
Some of the best love stories in history have the power to change the world. Congratulations @MenakaGuruswamy and @arundhatikatju ❤️❤️ https://t.co/TMw1Ikso6U
— Anahita Mukherji (@Newspaperwalli) July 20, 2019
Story of the decade has got to be @MenakaGuruswamy and @arundhatikatju's! Yes, the personal is the political. Soldier on. https://t.co/eQfXDWJi9V
— Raksha Kumar (@Raksha_Kumar) July 19, 2019
They’re so inspirational 🙌🏽
— Siddharth Singh (@siddharth3) July 19, 2019
And their love, and their love for their work, shows. https://t.co/4Dv7fKfIfe
All of my heart
— Byrd 🌈 (@coupdetit) July 19, 2019
ALL OF IT!!!!https://t.co/KaNcrfbh3N
For those wondering, this is the iconic lawyer duo @MenakaGuruswamy and @arundhatikatju who fought to strike down section 377. And today they came out as a couple and my queer heart can't even 😭😭😭😭https://t.co/PQvKFt8R8A
— I am but a vessel for gulab jamun 🌈 (@_drongo) July 19, 2019
Oh, my heart! ❤https://t.co/YKmrMRl1fh
— Srishti Pandey (@Srishhhh_tea) July 19, 2019
THIS IS THE BEST THING IVE HEARD ALL DAY I SMILED SO WIDE PLEASE THEY’RE LEGENDS https://t.co/vdEpGzEA0h
— gar ♡s mai so so much (@hyejoocrush) July 19, 2019
Passion goals
— Suparna Sarkar (@Jaded_Particle) July 19, 2019
This makes my heart warm and fuzzyhttps://t.co/E5jCvQQzD4
Here is to love. May we create more safe spaces for love. #Pride2019
— Dr Arpita Chakraborty (@arp_chak) July 19, 2019
Lawyers Behind Historic Section 377 Verdict Come Out as a Couple https://t.co/QukaCtfPD6
It took too long, but it was worth it:) https://t.co/ZJR94KZfg7
— Anirban Bhattacherje (@onlinecircus) July 19, 2019
So proud that people like @MenakaGuruswamy and @arundhatikatju are representing India internationally as stellar professional women who are change makers and advocates of love! May their tribe increase 🧡💚 #Section377 https://t.co/lEoToFP8kI
— Fizza Jaffer (@FizzaSpeaks) July 20, 2019
Talk about a spectacular victory that is both professional and personal. What a great story! https://t.co/gE50OtV9s6
— Radhika Santhanam (@radhikasan) July 20, 2019
Fantastic news. Congrats to the trailblazers https://t.co/9VRnz1rWu0
— Sitakanta Panda (@stkntp) July 19, 2019
Let this never be forgotten that the major part of the fight for queer rights in India was won for many by a lesbian couple. #MascForMasc #NoThanks https://t.co/GkBq7DJ6h6
— Deepak Kashyap (@DeepakKashyap86) July 19, 2019
They are indeed an inspiration for all those who want to love and live freely in this country.
